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Wastewater Level C Operator | Millsboro, DE
Full-Time | On-Site | Wastewater Treatment Operations
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking a Wastewater Level C Operator for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Millsboro, Delaware. This is an entry-level wastewater operations position for a candidate with at least one year of acceptable operating experience and a Level I Wastewater Operator License, or a candidate who is actively progressing toward certification and may be considered at management discretion.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Wastewater Level C Operator works primarily under supervision and assists with the safe and compliant operation of the facility's wastewater treatment system. Responsibilities include treatment-system operations, process-control laboratory work, compliance recordkeeping, wastewater equipment maintenance, and adherence to established environmental and workplace safety procedures.
This position is well suited for an early-career wastewater professional who has already gained hands-on operating experience and is prepared to continue developing technical knowledge and operational responsibility within a treatment environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with supervised operation of the wastewater treatment system
Monitor wastewater treatment processes and system performance
Perform process-control laboratory work
Assist with sampling, testing, and recording process-control information
Assist with compliance recordkeeping and required operational documentation
Perform routine maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment
Inspect equipment and assist with basic troubleshooting and repairs
Work with pumps, valves, chemical-feed systems, and other wastewater treatment equipment as assigned
Follow established process and operational procedures
Adhere to all safety requirements and required PPE standards
Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Follow applicable Process Safety Management practices
Identify and report unsafe acts or conditions
Maintain accurate operating, laboratory, maintenance, and compliance records
Work cooperatively with wastewater operations and facility personnel
WASTEWATER OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE
Relevant experience may include wastewater operations within:
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants
Water Treatment Facilities
Food-Processing Wastewater Operations
Private On-Site Treatment Facilities
IMPORTANT LICENSING INFORMATION
Candidates should hold an active Level I Wastewater Operator License. Candidates who are scheduled for or actively progressing toward the required certification may also be considered at management discretion. Continued employment may be conditional upon successfully passing the required certification examination.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent REQUIRED
Minimum 1 Year of Acceptable Wastewater / Water Treatment Operating Experience REQUIRED
Level I Wastewater Operator License or Acceptable Pending / Scheduled Certification Status REQUIRED
Hands-On Wastewater Treatment System Operating Experience REQUIRED
Process-Control Laboratory Experience REQUIRED
Compliance Recordkeeping Experience REQUIRED
Wastewater Equipment Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
Knowledge of PPE and Workplace Safety Requirements REQUIRED
Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures REQUIRED
Ability to Follow Process Safety Requirements REQUIRED
Ability to Work Full-Time On-Site in Millsboro, DE REQUIRED
Experience with Pumps, Valves, Chemical-Feed Systems, Clarifiers, Blowers, or Related Wastewater Equipment Preferred
Experience with Wastewater Sampling and Routine Process-Control Testing Preferred
Industrial or Food-Processing Wastewater Experience Preferred
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Experience Considered
LICENSE NOTE: An active Level I Wastewater Operator License is preferred. Candidates who are scheduled to complete the certification process or have a documented path toward the required credential may be considered at management discretion.
IMPORTANT: This is an on-site wastewater operations position. Candidates must have actual hands-on wastewater or water-treatment operating experience; general manufacturing experience without treatment-system operations does not satisfy the core experience requirement.
Not ready to apply? If you have wastewater treatment experience and would prefer to discuss the opportunity first, call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.